List of Space Invaders video games
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{{Infobox video game series
| title = Space Invaders
| image = Space_invaders_logo.svg
| caption = Series logo
| genre = Shoot 'em up
| developer = Taito
| publisher = Taito
| creator = Tomohiro Nishikado
| producer =
| artist =
| writer =
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| platforms =
| first release version = Space Invaders
| first release date = April 1, 1978
| latest release version = Space Invaders: World Defense
| latest release date = July 17, 2023
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| spinoffs =
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File:Epoch-TV-Vader.jpg released the Japan-exclusive TV Vader in 1980, which was a Space Invaders clone that could be played at home.]]
Space Invaders is a Japanese shooting video game released in 1978 by Taito. It was developed by Tomohiro Nishikado, who was inspired by other media such as Breakout, The War of the Worlds and Star Wars.{{Cite magazine|date=January 2008| title= Classic GI: Space Invaders| magazine= Game Informer| publisher= Cathy Preston|issue= 177| pages= 108–109}} It is one of the forerunners of modern video gaming and helped expand the video game industry from a novelty to a global industry.{{cite news| url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2005/jul/24/games.shopping| title=A life through video games| publisher=Guardian Media Group| work=The Observer| author=Richards, Giles| access-date=2008-05-22| location=London| date=2005-07-24| archive-date=2018-06-12| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143942/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2005/jul/24/games.shopping| url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=http://www.next-gen.biz/features/30-defining-moments-gaming |title=The 30 Defining Moments in Gaming |publisher=Future plc |magazine=Edge |date=2007-08-13 |access-date=2008-09-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111029232528/http://www.next-gen.biz/features/30-defining-moments-gaming |archive-date=2011-10-29 }} It was first released as an arcade game and later remade on different platforms; re-releases include ported and updated versions. Ported versions generally feature different graphics and additional gameplay options, including moving defense bunkers, zigzag shots, invisible aliens, and two-player modes.{{Cite journal|date=September 2007| title= The Definitive Space Invaders| journal= Retro Gamer| publisher= Imagine Publishing|issue= 41| pages= 24–33}} Space Invaders is one of the highest-grossing video game franchises of all time.
Taito released numerous sequels and spin-offs, many of which have also been remade on multiple platforms, including home consoles and handheld devices. Follow up titles are typically released in celebration of the original's anniversary. The first sequels were primarily released in arcades, while later titles were released on portable devices. Sequels often added power-ups and incorporated new gameplay mechanics—like three-dimensional playing fields, bosses, and rhythm-action—to the original's design.{{cite web| url = http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=2&cId=3160354| title = Platform Agnostics: The Most Whored-Out Games from 1UP.com| author = Edwards, Benj| page = 3| date = 2007-06-19| publisher = 1UP.com| access-date = 2008-09-04| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110522151730/http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=2&cId=3160354| archive-date = 2011-05-22}} Most titles were released internationally, though some are exclusive to select regions. The games have received different receptions: the Atari 2600 port of the original became the video game industry's first "killer app", while some sequels were regarded as insignificant updates. Space Invaders and several of its arcade sequels are often included in video game compilations released by Taito.
It inspired numerous other games.{{cite web|title=Essential 50: Space Invaders|publisher=1UP.com|url=http://www.1up.com/features/essential-50-space-invaders|access-date=2011-03-26|archive-date=2012-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018124241/http://www.1up.com/features/essential-50-space-invaders|url-status=live}} Many companies created clones that copied its gameplay, with more than a hundred Space Invaders clones released for various platforms by the early 1980s (such as Super Invader and TI Invaders).{{cite web | url = https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/original-space-invaders-icon-1970s-America-180969393/ | title = The Original 'Space Invaders' Is a Meditation on 1970s America's Deepest Fears | first = Lindsay | last = Grace | date = June 19, 2018 | access-date = April 22, 2021 | work = Smithsonian Magazine | archive-date = April 22, 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210422215437/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/original-space-invaders-icon-1970s-America-180969393/ | url-status = live }}{{cite magazine |title=The changing face of video |magazine=Coin Slot Location |date=Autumn 1980 |volume=1 |issue=1 |pages=42–3 |location=United Kingdom |url=https://archive.org/details/coin-slot-location-1980-autumn/Coin%20Slot%20Location%20-%20Volume%201%20Issue%201%20-%20Autumn%201980/page/n49/mode/2up}} Others built upon the original's gameplay (such as the Galaxian franchise).
Arcade games
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|article= Space Invaders
|title= Space Invaders
|date= June 1978
|refs={{cite web|url=http://archive.gamespy.com/legacy/halloffame/spaceinvaders.shtm |title=The Gamespy Hall of Fame: Space Invaders |publisher=GameSpy |author=Kevin Bowen |access-date=2008-04-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080408152913/http://archive.gamespy.com/legacy/halloffame/spaceinvaders.shtm |archive-date=April 8, 2008 }}
|release= 1978 – Arcade
1980 – Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit
1982 – Atari 5200, Handheld electronic games{{cite book| title = Official Price Guide to Classic Video Games| first = David| last = Ellis| pages = [https://archive.org/details/officialpricegui00davi/page/243 243–271]| chapter = Classic Handheld and Tabletop Games| publisher = Random House| isbn = 0-375-72038-3| year = 2004| chapter-url = https://archive.org/details/officialpricegui00davi/page/243}}
1985 – Nintendo Entertainment System, SG-1000[http://sega.jp/archive/segahard/sg1000/soft.html ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111121035143/http://sega.jp/archive/segahard/sg1000/soft.html |date=November 21, 2011 }}
1999 – WonderSwan{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/wonderswan/action/spaceinvaders/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040906133239/http://www.gamespot.com/wonderswan/action/spaceinvaders/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 6, 2004 |title=Space Invaders for WS |publisher=GameSpot |access-date=2008-09-03 }}
2002 – VG Pocket Caplet{{cite web| url = http://gear.ign.com/articles/729/729205p1.html| title = VG Pocket Caplet Review| author = Block, Gerry| date = 2006-09-26| publisher = IGN| access-date = 2008-09-07| archive-date = 2008-02-15| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080215070704/http://gear.ign.com/articles/729/729205p1.html| url-status = live}}
2007 – Mobile phone{{cite web| url = http://www.taito.co.jp/company/news/release/mobile/news_mc/2007/mc_04_08.html| archive-url = https://archive.today/20110527074800/http://www.taito.co.jp/company/news/release/mobile/news_mc/2007/mc_04_08.html| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2011-05-27| title = NTTドコモ「FOMAR 904i」向けに新コンテンツ提供!!| language = ja| publisher = Taito| access-date = 2009-06-29}}
2009 – iOS{{cite web| url = http://kotaku.com/5328750/space-invaders-infinity-gene-micro+review-evolve-or-die| title = pace Invaders Infinity Gene Micro-Review: Evolve or Die| first = Brian| last = Crecente| publisher = Kotaku| date = 2009-08-03| access-date = 2010-06-15| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100619230353/http://kotaku.com/5328750/space-invaders-infinity-gene-micro+review-evolve-or-die| archive-date = 2010-06-19| url-status = dead}}
|notes= *An urban legend blames the game for causing a shortage of yen in Japan, which led to an increase in production of 100-yen coins;{{cite book| editor= Craig Glenday| title= Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2008| series= Guinness World Records| date= 2008-03-11| publisher= Guinness| isbn= 978-1-904994-21-3| pages= [https://archive.org/details/guinnessworldrec00guin_0/page/106 106–107]| chapter= Record Breaking Games: Shooting Games Roundup| chapter-url= https://archive.org/details/guinnessworldrec00guin_0/page/106}} however, 100-yen coin production was lower in 1978 and 1979 than in previous or subsequent years.{{cite web| url=http://www.ngccoin.com/poplookup/WorldCoinPrices.aspx?category=54449&worldcoinid=147774| title=JAPAN 100 Yen Y# 82 Yr.42(1967)-Yr.63(1988)| publisher=Numismatic Guaranty Corporation| work=World Coin price Guide| access-date=February 27, 2013| archive-date=October 17, 2021| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017181935/https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/| url-status=live}}{{cite journal |last=Fox |first=Mark |year=2012 |title=Space Invaders targets coins |journal=World Coin News |volume=39 |issue=2 |pages=35–37 |publisher=Krause Publications |url=https://www.academia.edu/2568838 |access-date=11 March 2013 |archive-date=17 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017181932/https://www.academia.edu/2568838 |url-status=live }} The claim also doesn't hold up to logical scrutiny: arcade operators would have emptied out their machines and taken the money to the bank, thus keeping the coins in circulation. Reports from those living in Japan at the time indicate "nothing out of the ordinary ... during the height of the Space Invaders invasion."
- By 1982, it had generated US$3.8 billion in revenue.{{cite book|title=Game On! Video Game History From Pong and Pac-Man to Mario, Minecraft and More|date=2016|publisher=MacMillan Publishing Group, LLC|author=Hansen, Dusty|isbn=978-1-250-08095-0|page=11}}
- Several publications attribute the expansion of the video game industry from a novelty into a global industry to the success of the game.{{cite web| url = http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3168373| title = Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Space Invaders| publisher = 1UP.com| author = Edwards, Benj| access-date = 2008-07-11| archive-date = 2009-02-26| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090226064943/http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3168373| url-status = live}}{{cite web| url = http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9662| title = Space Invaders Videogame by Bally Midway (1978)| publisher = Killer List of Videogames| access-date = 2008-05-12| archive-date = 2010-11-25| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101125042142/http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9662| url-status = live}}{{cite web| url = http://retro.ign.com/articles/865/865346p1.html| title = Top 10 Classic Shoot 'Em Ups| author = Buchanan, Levi| date = 2008-04-08| publisher = IGN| access-date = 2008-09-07| archive-date = 2008-09-24| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080924201901/http://retro.ign.com/articles/865/865346p1.html| url-status = live}}
- The Atari 2600 version was the first official licensing of an arcade game and became the first "killer app" by quadrupling the system's sales.{{cite book| title = Ultimate History of Video Games| first = Steven| last = Kent| authorlink= Steven L. Kent| page = 190| publisher = Three Rivers Press| isbn = 0-7615-3643-4| year = 2001}}
- The Atari versions feature different sets of gameplay variants.
- The handheld electronic games include LCD and VFD versions developed by Tiger Electronics and Ramtex. Clones were also created by other companies.
- Early 1980s handheld electronic versions are considered collectables.
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|article= Space Invaders Part II
|title= Space Invaders Part II
|date= 1979
|refs={{cite web|title=Space Invaders Part II|url=http://flyers.arcade-museum.com/?page=thumbs&db=videodb&id=1036|work=The Arcade Flyer Archive|publisher=Killer List of Videogames|access-date=27 September 2011|archive-date=8 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140708165320/http://flyers.arcade-museum.com/?page=thumbs&db=videodb&id=1036|url-status=live}}{{cite web| url = http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9669| title = Space Invaders Part II Videogame by Taito (1980)| publisher = Killer List of Videogames| access-date = 2009-06-05| archive-date = 2009-07-14| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090714113042/http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9669| url-status = live}}
|release= 1979 – Arcade
1990 – Game Boy and Skill for Prizes
|notes= *It was released in the United States as Deluxe Space Invaders (also known as Space Invaders Deluxe)
- The United States version features a different graphical color scheme and a lunar-city background.
- The Game Boy version was released only in Japan and used the Game Link Cable for the multiplayer mode.
- The Skill for Prizes version is titled Prize Space Invaders and features increased difficulty. Players are rewarded with money.
- Designer Nishikado prefers its gameplay over other Space Invaders titles, citing the game's variety.{{cite journal| title = Nishikado-San Speaks| journal = Retro Gamer| publisher = Live Publishing| issue = 3| page = 35}}
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|title= Space Invaders II
|date= 1980
|refs={{cite web| url = http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9668| title = Space Invaders II Videogame by Midway (1980)| publisher = Killer List of Videogames| access-date = 2009-06-05| archive-date = 2009-07-14| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090714113037/http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9668| url-status = live}}
|release= 1980 – Arcade
|notes= *It was released exclusively in the United States in a cocktail-table format.
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|title= Return of the Invaders
|date= September 12, 1984
|refs={{cite web |title=Return of the Invaders (Registration Number PA0000275897) |url=https://cocatalog.loc.gov |website=United States Copyright Office |access-date=6 June 2021 |archive-date=31 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531152425/https://cocatalog.loc.gov/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web| url = http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9304| title = Return Of The Invaders Videogame by Taito| publisher = Killer List of Videogames| access-date = 2009-06-05| archive-date = 2009-02-19| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090219023114/http://klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9304| url-status = live}}
|release= 1984 – Arcade
|notes= *It features updated color graphics as well as more complex movements and attack patterns for the aliens.
- The game was developed by UPL.
- It was Japan's top-grossing table arcade cabinet in April 1985.{{cite magazine|date=15 April 1985|title=Best Hit Games 25|url=https://onitama.tv/gamemachine/pdf/19850415p.pdf#page=10|magazine=Game Machine|publisher=Amusement Press, Inc.|issue=258|page=19|lang=ja|access-date=6 June 2021|archive-date=6 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506210036/https://onitama.tv/gamemachine/pdf/19850415p.pdf#page=10|url-status=live}}
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|title= Super Space Invaders '91
|date= 1990
|refs={{cite web| url = http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9945| title = Super Space Invaders '91| publisher = Killer List of Videogames| access-date = 2008-09-03| archive-date = 2008-12-18| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081218121911/http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9945| url-status = live}}
|release= 1990 – Arcade
1991 – Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Windows, and ZX Spectrum{{Cite journal|date=October 2007| title= The Definitive Space Invaders: Part II| journal= Retro Gamer| publisher= Imagine Publishing| issue= 42| pages= 22–31}}{{cite web| url = http://www.mobygames.com/game/taitos-super-space-invaders| title = Taito's Super Space Invaders| publisher = MobyGames| access-date = 2010-06-16| archive-date = 2010-03-17| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100317190601/http://www.mobygames.com/game/taitos-super-space-invaders| url-status = live}}
1992 – Master System{{cite web|title=Master System ProReview: Super Space Invaders|url=https://retrocdn.net/images/3/34/SegaPro_UK_03.pdf|work=Sega Pro|publisher=Paragon Publishing|accessdate=24 September 2024 |date=Christmas 1991 |page=69}}
1993 – Game Gear
|notes= *Known as Majestic Twelve: The Space Invaders Part IV in Japan and in the USA.
- The game features new graphics and gameplay elements, as well as a two-player mode.{{cite journal|journal = Your Sinclair|title=Slots of Fun|publisher = Dennis Publishing|date=December 1990|issue = 60|page = 71|url=https://archive.org/details/YourSinclair37Jan89/YourSinclair/YourSinclair60-Dec90/}}
- It uses Taito's F1/F2 system hardware.{{Cite journal| date= January 2008| title= Arcade Inspection: Taito's 'F' Series Jamma Hardware| journal= Retro Gamer| publisher= Imagine Publishing|issue= 45| page= 43}}
- The home versions are titled Super Space Invaders.
- The Sega Master System manual for the game included a comprehensive history of the Space Invaders franchise.
- The original arcade version Majestic Twelve was reviewed in 1990, with David Wilson of Zero rating it 4.5 out of 5,{{cite magazine |last1=Wilson |first1=David |title=Dosh Eaters |magazine=Zero |date=December 1990 |issue=14 |pages=85–6 |url=https://archive.org/details/zero-magazine-14/page/n85}} and Your Sinclair giving it an 89% score.{{cite magazine |title=Slots of Fun |magazine=Your Sinclair |date=1 November 1990 |issue=60 (December 1990) |publisher=Future plc |location=United Kingdom |pages=70–1 |url=https://www.solvalou.com/arcade/reviews/71/349 |access-date=9 July 2021 |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709210239/https://www.solvalou.com/arcade/reviews/71/349 |url-status=live }}
- The PC version of Super Space Invaders was reviewed by Hartley, Patricia and Kirk Lesser of Dragon magazine in 1992, rating it 2 out of 5 stars.{{cite journal|title=The Role of Computers|last1=Lesser|last2=Lesser|last3=Lesser|first1=Hartley|first2=Patricia|first3=Kirk|name-list-style=amp|journal=Dragon|issue=187|date=November 1992|pages=59–64 (62)|url=https://annarchive.com/files/Drmg187.pdf#page=64|access-date=2021-07-09|archive-date=2021-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624223418/https://annarchive.com/files/Drmg187.pdf#page=64|url-status=live}}
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|title= Minivaders
|date= 1990
|release= 1990 – Arcade
|notes= *Made to comply with a Japanese law that required newly sold arcade cabinets to include a game.{{cite web |title=Curiosities Vol. 2 - Mini Vaders and Dottori Kun |url=http://lunaticobscurity.blogspot.com/2015/01/arcade-curiosities-vol-1-mini-vaders.html?m=1 |website=lunatic obscurity |access-date=24 October 2023 |date=6 January 2015}}
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{{Video game titles/item
|title= Space Invaders DX
|article= Space Invaders DX
|date= September 1993
|refs={{cite web| url = http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9665| title = Space Invaders DX| publisher = Killer List of Videogames| access-date = 2008-09-04| archive-date = 2009-07-14| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090714103959/http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9665| url-status = live}}
|release= 1993 – Arcade
1994 – Game Boy and Super Nintendo Entertainment System
1995 – TurboGrafx-CD
1996 – Sega Saturn{{cite web| url = http://www.segasaturn.co.uk/beta/region/jpreviews/space-invaders/| title = Space Invaders (スペースインベーダー) - Sega Saturn - JP Japanese - T-1107G| date = 2010-11-23| publisher = Sega Saturn UK| access-date = 2014-04-01| archive-date = 2014-04-07| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140407062700/http://www.segasaturn.co.uk/beta/region/jpreviews/space-invaders/| url-status = live}}
1997 – PlayStation
2001 – Nuon
|notes= *A remake of the original with several new options and gameplay elements, including a competitive two-player mode.
- Introduced a "parody mode" that replaces the traditional sprites by those from other Taito games including Arkanoid, Bubble Bobble, The NewZealand Story, and Darius.
- Early versions use Taito's B system hardware, while later ones use Taito's F3 system hardware.
- The home versions were released as Space Invaders - The Original Game. Other names include: Space Invaders XL on the Nuon, simply Space Invaders on the Game Boy and Sega Saturn, and Space Invaders 2000 and Space Invaders 1500 on two PlayStation re-releases.
- The home releases feature variants of the two-player mode.
- The Game Boy release was an update to the 1990 version of Space Invaders Part II. Extra options similar to Space Invaders DX are available when played via Nintendo's Super Game Boy.
- The first PlayStation release lacked the two-player mode. Subsequent PlayStation re-releases in 1998 and 2001 restored it. The 2001 release, known as The Invaders and Space Invaders 1500, includes a 3D version, and was part of D3 Publisher's Simple series of budget games that sell for ¥1500.
- The Super Nintendo Entertainment System version was also released on Nintendo's Virtual Console.{{cite press release| url = https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/FCrmkLDGg8ykQ8G-xy7vCCrEMGLa3Fvs| title = Two WiiWare Games and Two Virtual Console Games Added to Wii Shop Channel| publisher = Nintendo| date = 2008-11-17| access-date = 2009-06-29| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181007145440/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/FCrmkLDGg8ykQ8G-xy7vCCrEMGLa3Fvs| archive-date = 2018-10-07| url-status = dead}}
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|title=Space Invaders '95: The Attack of Lunar Loonies{{anchor|Space Invaders '95}}
|date= June 1995
|refs={{cite web| url = http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9663| title = Space Invaders '95| publisher = Killer List of Videogames| access-date = 2008-09-04| archive-date = 2009-07-14| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090714111205/http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9663| url-status = live}}
|release= 1995 – Arcade
|notes= *In a similar vein to the Parodius games, it is an updated, parody version of the original arcade game that features colorful, super deformed designs.
- The game is known as Akkanvader in Japan.
- It uses Taito's F3 system hardware.
- A 2004 release on Windows PC was canceled, though it was included on Taito Legends 2 which has a Windows PC version.{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/spaceinvadersanniversary/news.html?sid=6086826| title = Empire signs Space Invaders titles| author = Calvert, Justin| publisher = GameSpot| date = 2004-01-22| access-date = 2008-09-03| archive-date = 2009-03-17| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090317105202/http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/spaceinvadersanniversary/news.html?sid=6086826| url-status = dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/spaceinvaders95/index.html |title=Space Invaders '95 for PC |publisher=GameSpot |access-date=2009-06-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050816173326/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/spaceinvaders95/index.html |archive-date=August 16, 2005 }}
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|title= Space Invaders CX
|date= 24 August 2008
|release= 2008 – Arcade
|notes= *A collaboration between Taito and Fuji TV's GameCenter CX
- Features new sound effects and graphics based on the show
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|title= Space Invaders The Beat Attacker
|date= 2008
|release= 2008 – Arcade
|notes= *A rhythm-game style game in which the players shoots three defense turret by stepping over three control panels
- Dedicated cabinet sports a giant LED display
- The game awards achievement tickets which can be exchanged for prizes
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|title= Space Invaders Frenzy
|date= January 2017
|release= 2017 – Arcade
|notes= *Updated version of classic arcade game
- Video game with redemption game features[http://arcadeheroes.com/2016/11/10/new-flyer-space-invaders-frenzy/ New Flyer For Space Invaders Frenzy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124094817/http://arcadeheroes.com/2016/11/10/new-flyer-space-invaders-frenzy/ |date=2016-11-24 }}, Arcade Heroes (NOVEMBER 10, 2016)
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|title= Space Invaders Counter Attack
|date= June 2020
|release= 2020 – Arcade
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|title= Space Invaders: Fukkatsu no Hi
|date= 1990
|release= 1990 – PC Engine
|notes= *This Japanese-exclusive release featured two distinct games. The first is the color version of the original Space Invaders. The second game is Space Invaders Plus Version, an updated game with assets and gameplay elements derived from Majestic Twelve/Super Space Invaders '91.
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|title= Space Invaders 90
|date= {{vgrelease|JP|September 7, 1990|NA|1991}}
|refs={{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/genesis/action/spaceinvaders90/similar.html?mode=versions| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130123205722/http://www.gamespot.com/genesis/action/spaceinvaders90/similar.html?mode=versions| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2013-01-23| title = Space Invaders 91 for Genesis: Release Summary| publisher = GameSpot| access-date = 2008-09-04}}
|release= 1990 – Sega Mega Drive
|notes= *The game was released in North America as Space Invaders 91.
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|title = Space Invaders
|anchor = Space Invaders X
|release = 1999 – PlayStation, PC, Nintendo 64, and Game Boy Color
|notes = *It is known in Japan as Space Invaders X.
- The title features 2D and 3D graphics, as well as co-operative and competitive modes for two players.{{cite web| url = http://ign64.ign.com/articles/160/160407p1.html| title = Space Invaders| publisher = IGN| first = Matt| last = Casamassina| date = 1999-12-16| access-date = 2010-06-16| archive-date = 2010-09-28| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100928021642/http://ign64.ign.com/articles/160/160407p1.html| url-status = live}}
- The Game Boy Color version features different graphics and uses a password system to access levels.
- The PC version is included in the PC compilation pack Weekend Play Pack.{{cite web| url = http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=50815| title = Weekend Play Pack – Overview| publisher = Allgame| first = Gracie| last = Leach| access-date = 2010-05-26| archive-date = 2014-11-15| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141115053606/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=50815| url-status = live}}
- Crawfish Interactive developed the Game Boy Color release, while the other versions were developed by Z-Axis. Activision published the four versions.{{cite web| url = http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=20985| title = Space Invaders – Overview| publisher = Allgame| access-date = 2010-05-26| archive-date = 2014-11-14| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141114100734/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=20985| url-status = live}}
- A Dreamcast version was cancelled.{{cite web| url = http://dreamcast.ign.com/articles/068/068505p1.html| title = Activision's Two New Dreamcast Titles Confirmed| publisher = IGN| date = 1999-06-18| access-date = 2009-06-20| archive-date = 2011-06-05| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110605235726/http://dreamcast.ign.com/articles/068/068505p1.html| url-status = live}}{{cite web| url = http://dreamcast.ign.com/objects/013/013444.html| title = Space Invaders| publisher = IGN| access-date = 2009-06-20| archive-date = 2010-08-18| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100818191348/http://dreamcast.ign.com/objects/013/013444.html| url-status = live}}
}}
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|article= Space Invaders Get Even
|title= Space Invaders Get Even
|date= {{vgrelease|JP|August 26, 2008|EU|November 7, 2008|NA|December 1, 2008}}
|refs={{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/spaceinvadersgeteven/similar.html?mode=versions| title = Space Invaders Get Even for Wii| publisher = GameSpot| access-date = 2009-06-03}}{{dead link|date=November 2013}}
|release= 2008 – Wii
|notes= *The game is available on the Wii via Nintendo's WiiWare service.
- It was released as part of the original's 30th anniversary.
- Players control the alien invaders as they attack the Earth.{{cite web| url = http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3171634&p=44| archive-url = https://archive.today/20120716211448/http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3171634&p=44| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2012-07-16| publisher = 1UP.com| title = Space Invaders Get Even Review for the Wii| first = Andrew| last = Hayward| date = 2008-12-03| access-date = 2009-06-03}}
}}
}}
Portable and handheld games
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{{Video game titles/item
| title = Space Invaders
| date = 1999
| release = 1999 – Color FX
| notes = *It is a handheld LCD game developed by MGA Entertainment.{{cite web| url = http://www.mgae.com/2007_product_pages/Products/Games/ClassicArcadeGamesColorFX.asp| title = MGA Entertainment -Games - Classic Arcade Games Color FX| publisher = MGA Entertainment| access-date = 2009-06-04| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080629010149/http://www.mgae.com/2007_product_pages/Products/Games/ClassicArcadeGamesColorFX.asp| archive-date = 2008-06-29}}
- A virtual reality version was later released as part of a Color FX Virtual Reality 3D Games line.{{cite book| title = Tomb Raiders and Space Invaders: Videogame Forms and Contexts| url = https://archive.org/details/tombraidersspace00king| url-access = limited| chapter = Gamescape: Explorations and Virtual Presence in Game-Worlds| first1 = Geoff| last1 = King| first2 = Tanya| last2 = Krzywinska| publisher = I.B. Tauris| year = 2006| page = [https://archive.org/details/tombraidersspace00king/page/n121 113]| isbn = 978-1-84511-108-3}}
}}
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| title= Space Invaders
| anchor= Space Invaders EX
| date= {{vgrelease|NA|March 19, 2002|EU|May 3, 2002}}{{vgrelease|JP|August 2, 2002}}
| release= 2002 – Game Boy Advance
| notes= *Based on Z-Axis's 1999 multiplatform release of Space Invaders, the game features updated graphics and new gameplay elements: levels, worlds, aliens.
- It uses the Game Link Cable for the two-player mode.
- The original arcade version is included.
- It was developed by Torus Games and published by Activision.
- The game is known as Space Invaders EX in Japan.{{cite web|url=http://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/567266-space-invaders-ex/data |title=Space Invaders EX for Game Boy Advance |publisher=GameFAQs |access-date=2010-05-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130620145447/http://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/567266-space-invaders-ex/data |archive-date=2013-06-20 }}
}}
{{Video game titles/item
| title = Space Invaders Revolution
| date = {{vgrelease|JP|March 24, 2005|NA|September 20, 2005|EU|July 8, 2005}}
| refs = {{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/superspaceinvadersds/similar.html?mode=versions| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130124070256/http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/superspaceinvadersds/similar.html?mode=versions| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2013-01-24| title = Space Invaders Revolution for DS| publisher = GameSpot| access-date = 2008-09-07}}
| release = 2005 – Nintendo DS
| notes =
- It is known in Japan as Space Invaders DS.
- The game features two modes of play: a classic version that emulates the original arcade game, and an updated version with different stages and aliens.{{cite web| url = https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/software/airj/index.html| script-title = ja:スペースインベーダー DS| language = ja| publisher = Nintendo| access-date = 2010-05-26| archive-date = 2010-04-16| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100416182026/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/software/airj/index.html| url-status = live}}{{cite web| url = http://ds.ign.com/articles/646/646799p1.html| title = Space Invaders Revolution| publisher = IGN| date = 2005-08-30| first = Craig| last = Harris| access-date = 2010-06-18| archive-date = 2011-06-07| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110607022203/http://ds.ign.com/articles/646/646799p1.html| url-status = live}}
- Tomohiro Nishikado oversaw the game's development.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title= Space Invaders Evolution
|date= {{vgrelease|JP|September 22, 2005|EU|November 3, 2006|AUS|October 27, 2006}}
|refs={{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/spaceinvadersgalaxybeat/similar.html?mode=versions| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130124010358/http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/spaceinvadersgalaxybeat/similar.html?mode=versions| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2013-01-24| title = Space Invaders Evolution for PSP| publisher = GameSpot| access-date = 2008-09-07}}
|release= 2005 – PlayStation Portable
|notes= *The game is known in Japan as Space Invaders: Galaxy Beat.
- It features 3D graphics and new modes of play including multiplayer.{{cite web|url=http://www.risingstargames.com/games/space-invaders-evolution-psp.html |title=Space Invaders Evolution (PSP) |publisher=Rising Star Games |access-date=2010-06-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090608231553/http://www.risingstargames.com/games/space-invaders-evolution-psp.html |archive-date=2009-06-08 }}
- Elements of rhythm-action gameplay are incorporated.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|article= Space Invaders Extreme
|title= Space Invaders Extreme
|date= {{vgrelease|JP|February 21, 2008|NA|June 17, 2008|EU|July 4, 2008|AUS|July 30, 2008}}
|refs={{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/spaceinvadersextreme/similar.html?mode=versions |title=Space Invaders Extreme for the DS: Release Summary |publisher=GameSpot |access-date=2008-09-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090326183532/http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/spaceinvadersextreme/similar.html?mode=versions |archive-date=March 26, 2009 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/spaceinvadersextreme/similar.html?mode=versions |title=Space Invaders Extreme for the PSP: Release Summary |publisher=GameSpot |access-date=2008-09-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090326182936/http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/spaceinvadersextreme/similar.html?mode=versions |archive-date=March 26, 2009 }}{{cite web|url=http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=12040 |title=Updated Australian Release List - 4/7/08 |access-date=2008-07-13 |website=PALGN |author=Anthony Capone |date=2008-07-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112105741/http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=12040 |archive-date=2009-01-12 }}
|release= 2008 – Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable
2009 – Xbox Live Arcade{{cite web| url = http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/979/979238p1.html| publisher = IGN| title = Space Invaders Extreme Blasts onto Xbox Live Arcade| date = 2009-05-04| access-date = 2009-06-20| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090508003108/http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/979/979238p1.html| archive-date = 2009-05-08}}
2018 – Microsoft Windows
|notes= * The game features similar gameplay as the original arcade version integrated with musical elements.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|article= Space Invaders Extreme 2
|title= Space Invaders Extreme 2
|date= {{vgrelease|JP|March 26, 2009|EU|October 2, 2009|NA|October 19, 2009}}
|refs= {{cite web|title=Space Invaders Extreme 2 for DS |url=http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/spaceinvadersextreme2/similar.html?mode=versions |publisher=GameSpot |access-date=2009-07-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816043339/http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/spaceinvadersextreme2/similar.html?mode=versions |archive-date=August 16, 2011 }}
|release= 2009 - Nintendo DS
|notes= *The sequel features new content compared to its predecessor.{{cite web| url = http://nintendo.joystiq.com/2009/01/23/rumor-retailers-leak-space-invaders-extreme-2-list-features/| title = Rumor: Retailers leak Space Invaders Extreme 2, list features| first = JC| last = Fletcher| publisher = Joystiq| date = 2009-01-23| access-date = 2009-07-07| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090201151844/http://nintendo.joystiq.com/2009/01/23/rumor-retailers-leak-space-invaders-extreme-2-list-features/| archive-date = 2009-02-01| url-status = dead}}
- Gameplay utilizes both screens of the DS at the same time; "Round" and "Fever" phases occur on the top screen during regular play.
- A condensed version, Space Invaders Extreme Z, was made available in Japan as a downloadable DSiWare title.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2009/11/space_invaders_extreme_z_hits_japanese_dsiware |title=Space Invaders Extreme Z Hits Japanese DSiWare |date=4 November 2009 |access-date=2021-03-15 |archive-date=2017-09-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926091114/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2009/11/space_invaders_extreme_z_hits_japanese_dsiware |url-status=live }}
}}
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|article= Space Invaders Infinity Gene
|title = Space Invaders Infinity Gene
|date = 2009
|release = 2009 – Mobile phone and iOS{{cite press release|url=http://biz.taito.co.jp/ICSFiles/afieldfile/2008/12/17/siig.pdf |script-title=ja:スペースインベーダー生誕30周年記念タイトル |language=ja |publisher=Taito |date=2008-12-17 |access-date=2010-06-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812125030/http://biz.taito.co.jp/ICSFiles/afieldfile/2008/12/17/siig.pdf |archive-date=2011-08-12 }}
2010 – PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360{{cite web| url = http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3174175| archive-url = https://archive.today/20120722104403/http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3174175| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2012-07-22| title = Space Invaders Infinity Gene for PS3| publisher = 1UP.com| access-date = 2010-09-20}}{{cite web| url = http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3174176| archive-url = https://archive.today/20120716005416/http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3174176| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2012-07-16| title = Space Invaders Infinity Gene for Xbox 360| publisher = 1UP.com| access-date = 2010-09-20}}
2013 – Android{{cite web |url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.taito.am.siInfinityGene |title=Space Invaders Infinity Gene - Android Apps on Google Play |access-date=2015-12-24 |archive-date=2015-12-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224055238/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.taito.am.siInfinityGene |url-status=live }}
|notes = *It features role-playing video game elements and music by Zuntata.
- The game was released as part of the original's 30th anniversary.
- Taito later announced home console versions via Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|article =
|title = Space Invaders: Hidden Heroes
|date = 2021
|release= 2021 – Mobile phone{{cite web|url=https://press.na.square-enix.com/SQUARE-ENIX-MONTREAL-AND-TAITO-TO-COLLABORATE-ON-SPACE-INVADERS-FOR-NE|title=SQUARE ENIX MONTRÉAL AND TAITO TO COLLABORATE ON SPACE INVADERS FOR NEW TYPE OF AUGMENTED REALITY MOBILE GAME|access-date=September 12, 2021|archive-date=September 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912233824/https://press.na.square-enix.com/SQUARE-ENIX-MONTREAL-AND-TAITO-TO-COLLABORATE-ON-SPACE-INVADERS-FOR-NE|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-03-18-what-has-square-enix-montreal-been-doing-for-the-last-five-years|title=What has Square Enix Montreal been doing for the last five years?|date=18 March 2021 |access-date=September 13, 2021|archive-date=2021-06-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614013601/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-03-18-what-has-square-enix-montreal-been-doing-for-the-last-five-years|url-status=live}}
|notes = *Developed by Square Enix Montréal.
- The first game in the series to use AR technology.
- Announced on March 18, 2021, during Square Enix Presents.
- Shuts down on January 4, 2023{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/StudioOnoma/status/1595185541875748864|title=ONOMA shuts down four games next month.|access-date=November 13, 2022}}
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|article =
|title = Space Invaders: World Defense
|date = July 17, 2023
|release= 2023 – Mobile phone
|notes = *Developed by Taito in collaboration with Google.
- The second game in the series to use AR technology.
- The game was released as part of the original's 45th anniversary.
- Announced on May 10, 2023, during Google's I/O conference.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/live/cNfINi5CNbY?feature=share|title=Google Keynote (Google I/O '23)|access-date=May 10, 2023}}
}}
}}
Compilations
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{{Video game titles/item
|article = Space Invaders Virtual Collection
|title = Space Invaders Virtual Collection
|date = {{vgrelease|JP|December 1, 1995}}
|refs ={{cite web|url=http://cheats.gamespy.com/vb/space-invaders-virtual-collection/ |title=Space Invaders: Virtual Collection - Virtual Boy |publisher=GameSpy |access-date=2009-06-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070701152628/http://cheats.gamespy.com/vb/space-invaders-virtual-collection/ |archive-date=July 1, 2007 }}
|release = 1995 – Virtual Boy
|notes = *The collection features 2D and 3D versions of the original game and Space Invaders Part II.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title= Space Invaders/Qix - Silver Anniversary Edition
|date= 2003
|release= 2003 – Arcade
|notes= *This is a compilation of the original Space Invaders and Qix.
- It was released as part of the original's 25th anniversary and Taito's 50th anniversary.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title= Space Invaders Anniversary
|date= 2003
|refs={{cite web| url = http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=17822| title = Space Invaders Anniversary| publisher = International Arcade Museum| access-date = 2010-06-22| archive-date = 2014-03-27| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140327171339/http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=17822| url-status = live}}{{cite web| url = http://ps2.ign.com/objects/664/664366.html| title = Space Invaders Anniversary| publisher = IGN| access-date = 2008-09-03| archive-date = 2008-12-31| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081231114219/http://ps2.ign.com/objects/664/664366.html| url-status = live}}
|release= 2003 – Arcade, PlayStation 2, and PC
|notes= *The compilation includes four variants of the original Space Invaders (Monochrome, Cellophane, Color, and Upright), Space Invaders Part II with the option to play an Upright variant of it, and three new games (Space Invaders Doubles, Space Invaders 3D, and Space Invaders VS)
- It was released as part of the original's 25th anniversary and Taito's 50th anniversary.
- In North America, only the PC version was released as part of the Weekend Play Pack.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title= Space Invaders Pocket
|date= {{vgrelease|JP|May 12, 2005}}
|refs={{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/spaceinvaderpocket/similar.html?mode=versions| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130124013717/http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/spaceinvaderpocket/similar.html?mode=versions| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2013-01-24| title = Space Invaders Pocket for PSP| publisher = GameSpot| access-date = 2008-09-07}}
|release= 2005 – PlayStation Portable
|notes= *The compilation includes four variants of the original title (Black & White, Cellophane, Upright, and Color), Space Invaders Part II, Return of the Invaders, Super Space Invaders {{'}}91, and Space Invaders {{'}}95.
- Super Space Invaders {{'}}91 includes new content intended for its arcade release.
- It was the first Universal Media Disc released in Japan to include a BIOS version checker for the PlayStation Portable.{{cite web| url = http://psp.ign.com/articles/613/613267p1.html| title = Boot To The Head For Bootleggers| author = Nix| date = 2005-05-12| publisher = IGN| access-date = 2008-09-07| archive-date = 2009-05-12| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090512222832/http://psp.ign.com/articles/613/613267p1.html| url-status = live}}
- The developers purposely reproduced programming errors present in the original Space Invaders.{{cite web| url = http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20050216/sip.htm| script-title = ja:タイトー、往年の名作がいつでもどこでも遊べる| language = ja| publisher = Impress Watch| last = Shiga| first = Yasunori| date = 2005-02-16| access-date = 2010-06-10| archive-date = 2011-10-05| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111005234020/http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20050216/sip.htm| url-status = live}}
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|article=Taito Memories
|title= Taito Memories Volume 1
|date= {{vgrelease|JP|July 28, 2005}}
|refs={{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/taitomemoriesvol1/similar.html?mode=versions| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130123183405/http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/taitomemoriesvol1/similar.html?mode=versions| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2013-01-23| title = Taito Memories Joukan for PlayStation 2| publisher = GameSpot| access-date = 2009-06-04}}
|release= 2005 – PlayStation 2
|notes= *The title is a compilation of Taito's classic arcade games.
- It features the original Space Invaders with color graphics, Super Space Invaders {{'}}91, and Space Invaders DX.{{cite web| url = http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/taito-arcade-classics/638898p1.html| title = Taito Memories Vol. 1 Preview| publisher = GameSpy| first = Phil| last = Theobald| date = 2005-08-04| access-date = 2009-06-04| archive-date = 2009-01-23| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090123235950/http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/taito-arcade-classics/638898p1.html| url-status = live}}
- An earlier version was planned for the Nokia N-Gage in 2003; Super Space Invaders was one of the three games planned to be included. The title was canceled.{{cite web| url = http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=42655| title = Taito Memories (Canceled) - Overview| publisher = Allgame| first = T.J.| last = Deci| access-date = 2009-06-04| archive-date = 2014-11-14| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141114203146/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=42655| url-status = live}}{{cite web| url = http://ngage.ign.com/articles/451/451290p1.html| title = Taito Memories Preview| publisher = IGN| first = Chadd| last = Chambers| date = 2003-09-23| access-date = 2009-06-04| archive-date = 2011-05-25| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110525152124/http://ngage.ign.com/articles/451/451290p1.html| url-status = live}}
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title = Taito Memories Volume 2
|date = {{vgrelease|JP|August 25, 2005}}
|refs ={{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/taitomemoriesvol2/similar.html?mode=versions| archive-url = https://archive.today/20120906102543/http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/taitomemoriesvol2/similar.html?mode=versions| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2012-09-06| title = Taito Memories Gekan for PS2| publisher = GameSpot| access-date = 2009-06-04}}
|release = 2005 – PlayStation 2
|notes = *The title is a compilation of Taito's classic arcade games.
- It features the original Space Invaders, Space Invaders Part II, and Space Invaders {{'}}95.{{cite web|url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/taito-memories-gekan/648567p1.html |title=Taito Memories Vol. 2 Preview |publisher=GameSpy |first=Phil |last=Theobald |date=2005-09-07 |access-date=2009-06-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080102062551/http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/taito-memories-gekan/648567p1.html |archive-date=January 2, 2008 }}
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|article= Taito Legends
|title= Taito Legends
|date= {{vgrelease|EU|October 14, 2005}}{{vgrelease|NA|October 25, 2005}}
|refs={{cite web| url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/taitolegends/similar.html?mode=versions| archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124024255/http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/taitolegends/similar.html?mode=versions| url-status=dead| archive-date=2013-01-24| title = Taito Legends for Xbox: Release Summary| publisher = GameSpot| access-date = 2008-09-03}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/taitolegends/similar.html?mode=versions |title=Taito Legends for PS2: Release Summary |publisher=GameSpot |access-date=2008-09-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090402145019/http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/taitolegends/similar.html?mode=versions |archive-date=April 2, 2009 }}{{cite web| url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/taitolegends/similar.html?mode=versions| archive-url=https://archive.today/20130123225743/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/taitolegends/similar.html?mode=versions| url-status=dead| archive-date=2013-01-23| title = Taito Legends for PC: Release Summary| publisher = GameSpot| access-date = 2008-09-03}}
|release= 2005 – PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/taitolegends/news.html?sid=6133138| title = Sega goes old school with Taito| author = Surette, Tim| publisher = GameSpot| date = 2005-08-13| access-date = 2008-05-10| archive-date = 2009-03-17| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090317105145/http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/taitolegends/news.html?sid=6133138| url-status = live}}
|notes= *It is a compilation of Taito's classic arcade games.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|article= Taito Legends Power-Up
|title= Taito Legends Power-Up
|date= {{vgrelease|NA|May 16, 2007|EU|March 31, 2006|AUS|March 30, 2006}}
|refs={{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/taitolegends/similar.html?mode=versions |title=Taito Legends Power-Up: Release Summary |publisher=GameSpot |access-date=2008-09-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090327120730/http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/taitolegends/similar.html?mode=versions |archive-date=March 27, 2009 }}
|release= 2006 – PlayStation Portable
|notes= *The title is a compilation of Taito's classic arcade games.
- The compilation includes Space Invaders, Space Invaders Part II, and Return of the Invaders.{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/news/6168839.html| title = More Taito Legends headed to US| author = Sinclair, Brendan| publisher = GameSpot| date = 2007-04-10| access-date = 2008-05-10| archive-date = 2008-05-13| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080513034652/http://www.gamespot.com/news/6168839.html| url-status = live}}
}}
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|article= Taito Legends 2
|title= Taito Legends 2
|date= {{vgrelease|EU|October 6, 2006}}{{vgrelease|AUS|November 9, 2006}}{{vgrelease|NA|May 17, 2007}}
|refs={{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/taitolegends2/similar.html?mode=versions| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130123201429/http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/taitolegends2/similar.html?mode=versions| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2013-01-23| title = Taito Legends 2 for PS2: Release Summary| publisher = GameSpot| access-date = 2008-09-03}}{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/taitolegends2/similar.html?mode=versions| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130123234714/http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/taitolegends2/similar.html?mode=versions| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2013-01-23| title = Taito Legends 2 for Xbox: Release Summary| publisher = GameSpot| access-date = 2008-09-03}}{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/taitolegends2/similar.html?mode=versions| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130124024228/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/taitolegends2/similar.html?mode=versions| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2013-01-24| title = Taito Legends 2 for PC: Release Summary| publisher = GameSpot| access-date = 2008-09-03}}
|release= 2006 – PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC
|notes= *It is a compilation of Taito's classic arcade games.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|article=Taito Memories
|title= Taito Memories II Volume 1
|date= {{vgrelease|JP|January 25, 2007}}
|release= 2007 – PlayStation 2
|notes= *The title is a compilation of Taito's classic arcade games.
- Return of the Invaders is one of the games that is included.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title = Space Invaders Trilogy
|date = 2007
|refs = {{cite web| url = http://software.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1075983| title = Space Invaders Trilogy by Taito| publisher = TechRepublic| access-date = 2010-06-28}}{{dead link|date=November 2013}}
|release = 2007 – Mobile phone
|notes = *The mobile phone game is a compilation developed by HanaHo Games.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|article = Space Invaders Invincible Collection
|title = Space Invaders Invincible Collection
|date = {{vgrelease|JP|March 26, 2020|WW|August 17, 2021}}
|refs = {{cite web|url=https://spaceinvaders.jp/SIIC/|title=Space Invaders Invincible Collection Official Site|publisher=Taito|access-date=2020-03-28|archive-date=2020-04-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200401213209/https://spaceinvaders.jp/SIIC/|url-status=live}}
|release = 2020 – Nintendo Switch
|notes = *The largest Space Invaders compilation to date, with a total of 10 titles (12 including version variants).
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title = Space Invaders Forever
|date = {{vgrelease|WW|December 11, 2020|NA|December 15, 2020(Switch)}}
|release = 2020 – Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4
|notes = *Includes Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders, Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE, and Space Invaders Extreme.
}}
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Other titles
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{{Video game titles/item
|article= Pepsi Invaders
|title= Pepsi Invaders
|date= 1983
|release= 1983 – Atari 2600
|notes= *It was produced specifically for The Coca-Cola Company employees.
- The game is also known colloquially as Coke Wins, due to the fact that the phrase appears at the top of the screen at the end of the game.
- It features individual letters spelling out "PEPSI" in place of the aliens.
- It is one of the rarest video games produced; only 125 copies were made.{{cite book| first = Ian| last = Bogost| author-link = Ian Bogost| title = Persuasive Games: The Expressive Power of Videogames| publisher = MIT Press| year = 2007| pages = [https://archive.org/details/persuasivegamese00bogo/page/276 276–277, 391]| isbn = 978-0-262-02614-7| url = https://archive.org/details/persuasivegamese00bogo/page/276}}
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title= PD Ultraman Invaders
|date= {{Vgrelease|JP|December 22, 1995}}
|refs={{cite web|url=http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/data/573354.html |title=PD Ultraman Invader Release Information for PlayStation |publisher=GameFAQs |access-date=2009-06-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090607023936/http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/data/573354.html |archive-date=2009-06-07 }}
|release= 1995 – PlayStation
|notes= *It is an Ultraman-themed shooting game based on Space Invaders.
- Features several modes of play including a multiplayer mode.
- Developed by Taito and published by Bandai.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|article= Space Raiders (video game)
|title= Space Raiders
|date= {{vgrelease|JP|December 19, 2002}}{{vgrelease|EU|September 5, 2003}}{{vgrelease|NA|April 19, 2004}}
|refs={{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/action/spaceraiders/similar.html?mode=versions |title=Space Raiders for GameCube: Release Summary |publisher=GameSpot |access-date=2008-04-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090317105157/http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/action/spaceraiders/similar.html?mode=versions |archive-date=March 17, 2009 }}{{cite web| url = http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/spaceinvadersiday/similar.html?mode=versions| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130123192543/http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/spaceinvadersiday/similar.html?mode=versions| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2013-01-23| title=Space Raiders for PS2: Release Summary| publisher=GameSpot| access-date=2008-09-03}}
|release= 2002 – GameCube, PlayStation 2
|notes= *The game is also known as Space Invaders: Invasion Day.
- It is a Taito developed third-person shooter reminiscent of Space Invaders.{{cite book| editor =Rico Komanoya| title = Japanese Game Graphics: Behind the Scenes of Your Favorite Games| year = 2004| publisher = Harper Design International| location = New York, NY| isbn = 0-06-056772-4| pages = 116–121| chapter = Space Raiders}}
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title = Space Invaders Collection
|date = 2003
|release = 2003 – ColecoVision and MSX
|notes = *It is an unofficial compilation of Space Invaders, Space Invaders Part II, and Space Invaders Deluxe.
- The collection was developed by Opcode Games.
- Taito contacted Opcode Games about the project but ceased contact during development.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title= Arcade Legends: Space Invaders
|date= 2004
|release= 2004 – Plug & play
|notes= *The game is a plug & play game controller that plays Space Invaders and four other classic Taito arcade games. The version of Space Invaders included in this plug & play is based on the Famicom version, instead of the original arcade version.
- A later plug & play called Retro Arcade...Space Invaders{{Broken anchor|date=2024-07-26|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=Jakks Pacific#Plug It In & Play TV Games|reason=Anchor "Jakks Pacific#Plug It In & Play TV Games" links to a specific web page: "Plug It in & Play TV Games". The anchor (Plug It In & Play TV Games) has been deleted.}} has Space Invaders with nine other Taito arcade games that are different from the other four in the previous version.{{Cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/TV-Games-33836-Space-Invaders/dp/B005XRP3WK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1482715495&sr=8-5&keywords=space+invaders |title=Amazon.com: TV Games Space Invaders : Toys & Games |website=Amazon |access-date=2016-12-26 |archive-date=2021-10-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017181932/https://www.amazon.com/TV-Games-33836-Space-Invaders/dp/B005XRP3WK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1482715495&sr=8-5&keywords=space+invaders |url-status=live }}
- A Space Invaders themed plug & play released in 2017 was created by WinFun and distributed by MSI Entertainment. It only includes the Famicom version of Space Invaders.{{Cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/MSi-Entertainment-TV-Arcade-Invaders-Specific/dp/B01MT5MXW3/ref=pd_sim_63_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01MT5MXW3&pd_rd_r=YX7FVC9JD1TRAKE9NG19&pd_rd_w=pp0oP&pd_rd_wg=KuqKZ&psc=1&refRID=YX7FVC9JD1TRAKE9NG19 |title=Amazon.com: MSi Entertainment TV Arcade - Space Invaders Gaming System - Not Machine Specific : Video Games |website=Amazon |access-date=2018-02-03 |archive-date=2021-10-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017181948/https://www.amazon.com/MSi-Entertainment-TV-Arcade-Invaders-Specific/dp/B01MT5MXW3/ref=pd_sim_63_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01MT5MXW3&pd_rd_r=YX7FVC9JD1TRAKE9NG19&pd_rd_w=pp0oP&pd_rd_wg=KuqKZ&psc=1&refRID=YX7FVC9JD1TRAKE9NG19 |url-status=live }}
- Space Invaders is also the main game of the Legends Flash Blast! released in 2018 by AtGames. The eleven other games included are Atari 2600 ports of other Taito and Data East arcade games.{{Cite web |url=https://blast.atgames.net/blast_family/4/game_list |title=Blast - AtGames |access-date=2018-10-24 |archive-date=2018-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024232019/https://blast.atgames.net/blast_family/4/game_list |url-status=live }}
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title = Space Invaders × Pac-Man
|date = {{vgrelease|JP|September 1, 2005}}
|release = 2005 – Mobile phone
|notes = * The title is a collection of two cross-over games that swaps characters between Taito's Space Invaders and Namco's Pac-Man.
- It was released for a limited time (September 1, 2005 – October 31, 2005) via NTT DoCoMo's i-mode service.
- The game was released as part of Namco's 50th anniversary, as well as to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Pac-Man.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title = Yawaraka Sensha vs Space Invaders
|date = November 2006
|release = 2006 – Mobile phone
|notes = * It is an Adobe Flash-based video game developed by Taito.
- The game features elements from Space Invaders and the Livedoor animation series {{nihongo|Yawaraka Sensha|やわらか戦車}}
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title= Space Invaders Pinball
|date= 2007
|refs={{cite web| url = http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3165305| title = Space Invaders Pinball (Wireless)| publisher = 1UP.com| access-date = 2008-08-14| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090306100934/http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3165305| archive-date = 2009-03-06}}
|release= 2007 – Mobile phone
|notes= *It is a Space Invaders-themed pinball video game developed by Taito.
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|title= Minna de Invaders
|date= 2007
|release= 2007 – Mobile phone
|notes= * The title, {{nihongo|Minna de Invaders|みんなでインベーダー}}, translates as "Invaders for Everyone".
- It is a collection of mini-games that feature the aliens from Space Invaders.{{cite web|url=http://spaceinvaders.jp/news/detail/1177661_1819.html |script-title=ja:日本は今大ピンチ!!みんなでスペースインベーダーを倒そう!! |publisher=Taito Corporation |language=ja |access-date=2010-06-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090312044831/http://spaceinvaders.jp/news/detail/1177661_1819.html |archive-date=March 12, 2009 }}{{cite web| url = http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2007/12/04/25498.html| script-title = ja:都道府県ごとに協力してインベーダーを撃退だ! 『みんなでインベーダー』配信開始| date = 2007-12-04| publisher = Inside Games| language = ja| access-date = 2010-06-16| archive-date = 2010-08-06| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100806160528/http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2007/12/04/25498.html| url-status = live}}
- The four mini-games—Invader Bound, Invader Chain, Invader Catcher, and Invader Click—were released from 2007 to 2008.
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{{Video game titles/item
|title = Space Invaders World War
|date = April 2008
|notes = *Space Invaders World War was a Flash-based massively multiplayer online game that tracked scores from 193 countries.
- Service of the game lasted from April 18, 2008 to September 30, 2009.{{cite web|url=http://spaceinvadersww.com/ |title=SpaceInvaders WorldWar |publisher=Taito Corporation |access-date=2010-06-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228232859/http://spaceinvadersww.com/ |archive-date=February 28, 2009 }}
- In conjunction with the game's release, Italian clothing company 55DSL released its own version along with a Space Invaders t-shirt.{{cite web|url=http://fashionindie.com/55dsl-x-space-invaders/ |title=55dsl X Space Invaders |publisher=55dsl |access-date=2010-06-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091023021007/http://fashionindie.com/55dsl-x-space-invaders/ |archive-date=2009-10-23 }}
}}
{{Video game titles/item
|article = Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders
|title = Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders
|date = May 17, 2017
|refs =
|release = 2017 – Android, iOS
2020 – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
|notes = *Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders marks the first time that Arkanoid and Space Invaders have crossed-over.
- The game was originally free to play for the LINE service.
- Other Taito characters cameo as powerups such as Bub and Bob from Bubble Bobble, Chack’n and Monsta from Chack'n Pop, Iron Fossil from Dariusburst and Tiki from The NewZealand Story.
- Re-released on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 as part of Space Invaders Invincible Collection and Space Invaders Forever.
- The Nintendo Switch version is presented as a separate download and only plays in handheld mode.
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{{Video game titles/item
|title = Space Invaders Gigamax
|date = January 12, 2018
|refs =
|release = 2018 – Event
2020 – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
|notes = *Space Invaders Gigamax marks the first Space Invaders game to be playable with up to 10 players.{{cite web |title = SPACE INVADERS GIGAMAX |url = https://www.liveinteractiveworks.com/contents/gigamax/ |access-date = 2021-02-09 |archive-date = 2020-12-02 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201202191252/https://www.liveinteractiveworks.com/contents/gigamax/ |url-status = live }}
- Released to celebrate Space Invaders' 40th Anniversary
- Distributed by Live Interactive Works
- Playable at certain events
- Known as Space Invaders Gigamax 20 when playable at Huis Ten Bosch, and was playable up to 20 players.
- Re-released on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 as Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE, as part of Space Invaders Invincible Collection and Space Invaders Forever.
- Reduces the player amount to 4 players in Gigamax 4 SE
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See also
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- Galaxian, a successful shooting game based on Space Invaders, and released by Namco in 1979.{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespy.com/articles/493/493431p2.html |title=Hall of Fame: Galaxian and Galaga |author=Osborne, Scott |publisher=GameSpy |date=2001-06-01 |access-date=2009-07-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609161151/http://www.gamespy.com/articles/493/493431p2.html |archive-date=June 9, 2007 }}
- Galaga, a sequel of Galaxian.
- Defender, a successful shooting game partially based on Space Invaders, and released by Williams Electronics in 1980.{{cite journal| journal = Retro Gamer| publisher = Imagine Publishing| title = The Making of Defender| issue = 55| pages = 34–39|date=October 2008}}
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References
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External links
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- [http://www.taito.com/ Official Taito site] {{in lang|ja}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20070516190824/http://www.taito.co.jp/game/popular/invaders.html List of Space Invader games by Taito] {{in lang|ja}} via archive.org
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